'More than a music festival': Limerick Summer Proms returns for 2026
The Limerick Summer Proms will run from June 19-21 at the University Concert Hall
THE LIMERICK Summer Proms return this June bringing together the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and the Military Pipes and Bands of the Defence Forces for a weekend of exceptional live music.
Concerts are on in University Concert Hall (UCH) from June 19 until June 21.
UCH director Sinéad Hope said: “Limerick summer proms has become more than a music festival. It’s a celebration of who we are, a city proud of its heritage, creativity, and inclusiveness.”
The programme opens on Friday, June 19 with French Reverie, performed by the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
On Saturday, June 20, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performs the complete album Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, joined by a stellar cast of vocalists.
The festival closes on Sunday, June 21, the Summer Solstice, with A Summer Celebration featuring the Combined Bands of the Irish Defence Forces, under the baton of Captain Ben Jacob.
Acclaimed Irish soprano Claudia Boyle joins the ensemble for an evening themed Light & Gold, weaving together Irish traditional music, military marches and operatic classics, with the added spectacle of the Pipes of the Irish Defence Forces.
Peter Murphy of Ei Electronics, said: “Supporting the initiative is a great fit with Ei’s culture of supporting local talent.”
Tickets starting from €10 are on sale now from uch.ie or call the box office on 061 331549.